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Resize Image to 1280×720

Resize any photo to 1280×720 pixels — HD, 720p, 16:9. The size is already locked below: upload your image and download it at 1280×720, ready for a YouTube thumbnail or HD video. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Locked to 1280 × 720 px — upload and resize

What is 1280×720 used for?

1280×720 is HD (also called 720p) — a 16:9 widescreen resolution, smaller than Full HD (1920×1080).

The most common use is YouTube thumbnails, where 1280×720 is the recommended size. It is also used for HD video, video embeds, and web banners where a lighter file matters more than maximum resolution. For the video itself rather than the thumbnail, upload at 1920×1080.

How to resize to 1280×720

  1. Upload your image (JPG, PNG, or WebP) — the target is already set to 1280×720.
  2. If your image is not already 16:9, untick 'Keep the original shape' to fill the exact frame, or crop it first.
  3. Click Resize, then download your 1280×720 image.

1280×720 — FAQ

How do I resize an image to 1280×720?

Upload your image on this page — the size is already set to 1280×720. Untick 'Keep the original shape' if your image is not already 16:9 and you want it to fill the full frame, then click Resize and download the result.

What is 1280×720 used for?

1280×720 is HD (720p) at a 16:9 aspect ratio. It is the recommended minimum for YouTube video thumbnails, and is used for HD video, video embeds, and smaller web banners where full 1080p is not needed.

What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?

YouTube recommends a thumbnail of 1280×720 pixels (16:9), with a minimum width of 640 pixels and a file under 2 MB in JPG, PNG, or GIF. Resize to 1280×720 here, then compress if your file is over the 2 MB limit.

Is 1280×720 the same as 720p or HD?

Yes. 720p and HD both refer to a 1280×720 pixel resolution. The '720' is the height in pixels; full HD (1080p) is the larger 1920×1080.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely inside your browser. Your image never leaves your device, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.

Other common sizes

Need a different size? Use the main resize image tool for any dimensions, or the compress tool to hit an exact file size after resizing.